Is it required to be completed by a CPA or engineer only?

Hello,My name is Aaron and I am a software engineer in San Francisco and I'm looking to start my education and journey in real estate investing. 

I'm a mechanical engineer currently working full time in the utility industry.The more I read and learn, the more I'm realizing that my next move would be to invest passively to gain experience for future investments.

I did find out the outcome of the court action taken against the seller from the stuctural engineer on the project which was my personal friend.

Good day everyone, I hope you had a wonderful weekend.A thought has been running through my mind lately as I have been trying to digest as much information as I can find regarding the due diligence process for commercial multi-family units.I am an engineer by background, and as my wife would point out, by nature I couldn't be anything else.

My name is Brian; I'm 35, and an engineer in Huntsville, AL (rocket city). 

An Architect/Engineer may be necessary anyway to get it constructed.    

It can be based on the ARV like you're thinking, actual LTV (as-is), or some other algorithm(s) specific to a lender's risk tolerance, experience, knowledge, etc.

@Daniel Nguyen You could always have several structural engineers look at the property to quote on the estimated cost of repairs.

@Rich Hupper I’m not too knowledgeable about what the bank might require, but as part of your due diligence you would probably engage an environmental/engineering firm to conduct a Phase 1 environmental study.